NUR2092 Section 03 Health Assessment - Online -

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 Question 1

1 out of 1 points

Which statement defines dementia?

Selected

Answer:

a gradual progressive decrease in cognition which is

not reversible

Answers: a gradual progressive decrease in cognition which is

not reversible

acute confusional change which resolves with

treatment

being aware of one’s existence or feelings

unwanted persistent thoughts or impulses

 Question 2

1 out of 1 points

During an interview, the nurse notes that the patient gets up several

times to wash her hands even though they are not dirty. This is an

example of:

Selected

Answer:

compulsive disorder.

Answers: social phobia.

compulsive disorder.

generalized anxiety

disorder.

posttraumatic stress

disorder

 Question 3

1 out of 1 points

Which of the following is an example of a first-level priority problem?

Selected

Answer:

An individual with shortness of breath and

respiratory distress

Answers: A patient with postoperative pain

A newly diagnosed diabetic who needs diabetic

teaching

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An individual with a small laceration on the sole

of the foot

An individual with shortness of breath and

respiratory distress

 Question 4

1 out of 1 points

A patient drifts off to sleep when she is not being stimulated. The nurse

can arouse her easily when calling her name, but she remains drowsy

during the conversation. The best description of this patient’s level of

consciousness would be:

Selected

Answer:

lethargi

c.

Answers: lethargi

c.

obtunde

d.

stuporo

us.

semi

alert.

 Question 5

1 out of 1 points

A 45-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department with a

head injury after her car hit a tree. A few months after recovering from

her injuries, she is unable to learn new information or recall previously

learned information. This is an example of:

Selected

Answer:

amnestic

disorder.

Answers: mania.

agnosia.

dementia.

amnestic

disorder.

 Question 6

1 out of 1 points

The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently

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learned that she is pregnant and has come to the clinic today to begin

prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are excited

about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at

her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept

of communication, the nurse knows that which statement is most

accurate? The woman:

Selected

Answer:

is exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior that does not

match.

Answers: is excited about her pregnancy but nervous about labor.

is exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior that does not

match.

is excited about her pregnancy but her husband is not and

this is upsetting to her.

is not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse

will respond negatively to her if she states this.

 Question 7

1 out of 1 points

After completing an initial assessment on a patient, the nurse has

charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58. This type of

data would be:

Selected

Answer:

objective

Answers: objective

reflective

subjective

introspect

ive

 Question 8

1 out of 1 points

Which of the following is the best definition of spirituality?

Selected

Answer:

That which arises out of each person’s unique life

experience and his or her personal effort to find purpose in

life

Answers: A personal search to discover a supreme being

An organized system of beliefs concerning the cause,

nature, and purpose of the universe

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